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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.70, 6,183.48 and 2,711.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.70, 6,183.48 and 2,711.27 is: 3,741.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.70 : 6,183.48 = 2,711.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.70/6,183.48 = 2,711.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.70x = 6,183.48 × 2,711.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.70x = 16,765,052.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,765,052.90/4,480.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.62

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